Re-Testing the Active 2.0
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2022
- We had to re-test this machine since our pressure gauge blew up during our test. This is still by far the entry-level champion, you just probably don't want to run it with a 7.0 like I initially thought. My recommendation is the 5.0, but with a 4.0 you'll benefit from the higher PSI at 1.91 GPM. I think I am finding I much prefer the flow and will opt for the 5.0 instead.
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I've used this sprayer several times now on brick pavers, a wood deck, patio, and a driveway. czcams.com/users/postUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX It has performed as expected on all surfaces. For larger areas like the decks and patios, I think I will be looking into a surface cleaner attachment to speed up the job, or at least make it a little easier. Hose and sprayer connections are tool-less, tight, and quick. I used the yellow nozzle on the concrete/brick surfaces, and the pressure was adequate for cleaning those surfaces.I am disappointed that these units are still being shipped with a nozzle storage holder that allows them to vibrate out of the holder way too easily and become lost, but I don't want to knock off a star for that reason. The functional part of the washer works very well, so I would recommend this product.
This is the best of your review videos so far. It might seem long and boring to some, but this is what it looks like when someone who really knows their stuff in a given field does serious testing. We're constantly learning how to better interpret the numbers (I'm an electrician, so numbers are a part of my daily work) and you did a great job here of showing how to deal with numbers that don't seem to make any sense at first glance and how to overcome long-heId assumptions when they're challenged by a new set of data. That's how we further our knowledge to become even more expert and experienced in our fields. I really wish I had found this before last Saturday when my old Karcher died and I ran out and got a Greenworks for the same price as the basic kit from Active.
Can't wait to get it!! Been excited for this one for months
In my experience the way you wash Matt, is a different type of wash. You're generally washing a car that is coated, and not that dirty. Low pressure and high flow work well. When I am detailing a customer's car that is filthy and has zero protection on the paint, I need more pressure to blast through the scum. I carry nozzles for both types. There is o cookie cutter answer
This is a valid point and I am with you in the camp of “normal” everyday folk not the ceramic coated or the oh I just ran through a puddle I must wash my car as soon as I get home crowd. Lol. Poking fun at those guys of course. I am wash every couple of weeks or even every other month. So the dirt is real on my vehicles. I also want to use the pressure washer for around the house and not just to wash my vehicles.
so Dale, what nozzle & cannon orifice would you suggest for this 2.0 unit for us that wash dirty vehicles
@@stealthhtm23 I am interested as well!
@@cue03 I'm in the same boat it's really hard to get the kind of information that we need because all of these CZcamsrs are watching coded cars and care about GPM so I'm trying to figure out which one of these units can also put some real PSI through to get the grime and dirt off a four-wheel drive adventure and wash down the driveway and the side of the garage and a front porch ...etc. I want it to be just as high quality as these units that they test here with total stop and everything but with the ability to ramp it up for real cleaning and then nozzle it down for a wash every now and then. So the question is which unit is that ?
@@Reedith From what I’m getting watching all these channels is the electrical outlet is the limiting factor regardless of what it says on the pressure washer. 15amp 120v is going to cap your psi. Manipulating psi with a smaller nozzle and it taxes the unit causing it to surge or trip breaker. Probably would have to go gas for high psi and use a bigger nozzle when gpm is needed.
Here’s the thing with the psi, you only need about 150 (with around 1.8-2.0 flow) to be effective. That’s it. Yeah, sounds low but that’s the truth. If you double the psi, you double your cleaning units and become that much more effective. At around 500 psi, the return on being effective starts to diminish unless you increase the flow. So on and so forth.
Anything 500 psi to 1000 psi (with 1.8-2.0 flow) is absolutely fine for washing cars. The “hand” test is actually a pretty fair test … if it hurts your skin, it’s probably too much psi. My guess is that this Active 2 is going to get its most efficient performance with a 5-6 nozzle. You have to remember, 1000 psi at 2.0 gpm feels much different than 1000 psi at 1.2 gpm. The Active 2 is a legit machine for cheap. I would still recommend a Kranzle but it’s totally understandable for this to be a contender.
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Wow that's interesting I think for just rinsing my car after my hand wash I'll just go with a 6.0 because I want more water don't need that much force
It’s mind blowing how organized your set ups are
Makes me anxious just thinking about my cluttered up detail set up lol, very lack luster in comparison.
I’m still a firm believer that 1000psi is the sweet spot for washing a car. It’s down to personal preference and application. Some things are gonna require more pressure over flow and vice versa. That aside, you cannot question the 2.0s performance on a standard household circuit. Unreal.
It’s the perfect step closer to a Kränzle without breaking the bank. Definitely my next purchase after my ryobi craps out.
Really helpful in helping me understand what is going to give the best results but why it’s gets them.
Mtm hydro 4.5 blue safety nozzle seems like a sweet spot.
Darnit Matt, i jumped on the OG Spec Mosmatic 7.0 based on your original expert advice. Looks like i'll making my first OG market place sale! ..just reordered, the OG spec 5.0 based on new expert advice! William from NC
Thanks for the update Matt 👍🏽
Im still rocking the karcher 1700 with your ultimate accessory package. when it finally blows up I'll definitely get the active 2.0.
This video really helped me understand the nozzles - thanks
Honest comparison, much appreciated!
time to get some panels and get them dirty with various soil types. cook it on and test with various pressures/flows to see which ones get the jobs done
Can’t wait to get my hands on one!
Just pre-ordered, cannot wait
I love these videos, and the discussion of the conundrum. Maybe you could "calibrate" your hand test by pulling closer to the nozzle until you just feel stinging, and report the distance in inches. I bet you are a lot closer at the lower PSI readings than the 1000 PSI....just means you might need to wash a bit closer with the lower cost options like the Active 2.0 maybe?
thanks for rechecking
Might just be talking into the wind, but you could rate each pressure washer in terms of fluid power. Sort of like to the ‘cleaning unit’ you mention, but the fluid mechanical version. Fluid power in HorsePower is defined as: [Pressure (psi) X Flow (gpm) / 1714]. Gives you a physical representation of how strong / how many cleaning units you have given each combination of flow and pressure.
I finally retired my karcher k1700 cube after finding the 2.0 with 20% off. Picked up a 5.0 since it comes with a 4.0, ill take the 2.1 gpm all day. Its definitely a few steps up from the k1700 cube. Ive been rocking with your ultimate accessory package for a couple years with no problem.
I’m just as perplexed as Matty, I know at the winery we need absolute pressure to blast the gunk on the side of our wine tanks and we got some janked knock off MTM version, but we got some incredible gas pressure washers with a V twin gas motor behind them I need to find out what pressure we’re running at now you got me curious Matty
Right now I’m in the gather information stage to then buy a detailing pressure washer in October or November 2022
I will most likely buy the ultimate package
Originally I was convinced I would buy an AR675 - then I saw your Active 2.0 review
Which do you feel is a better machine
One thing - I own a SUV - a full size pickup - motorcycle - & a motorhome
I want to take the machine with me on the motorhome
Will the foam cannon reach the top of a 11.5 foot motorhome wall
I’m curious what the flow is out of the bucket filler pipe here vs in Florida. If that makes any difference
So I just pre ordered one had to get the one with the set so if i wanna use the uberflex hose do i need an adapter as well for the handgun which one should i get n as well if needed a adapter for that to n i heard the mjc or wtf is called is one of the best ones to get?
4.5 is the sweet spot !!! and 1.25 orfice for foam canon
Did it effect any other test?
for us that pre ordered. What tip are you going to include?
I assume 2.0 can be mounted from below? Have one ordered. Does it have mounting screw inserts or bolt holes? Hope to use my current pressure washer frame from prior unit.
Dumb question. Does the hose choice between pressure washer and nozzle impact readings?
Looking forward to seeing these in the hands of more reviewers! Hopefully others are just as impressed. Every other PW is suggested running around 1000psi except this one at 750psi. There’s no black magic here, it’s just a 120v wobble pump. It’s hard to believe it’s doing something special. I hope I’m wrong though.
All those "reviews" just copy what I do, so I'm not sure what help they would provide.
Looking at getting either the Active 2.0 or MI-T-M Choremaster for washing my semi, trailers, pick-up, and house/property. Either one is pretty compact, and I'd like to keep it with me on the road. I'll have to double check what the amperage is rated at on my inverter, I know it's 2500 watts. With how filthy my trucks get, in short time too, I have to wash em a lot. Plus I live on the Oregon coast, so roof of the house gets plastered in moss and fir needles.
Time to invest in the tester James has and retest the 125 PW’s again 🤣
its almost like you could see himself saying no f-ing way am I re-testing all these pressure washers...As someone that really appreciates the willingness to do all these tests for all of us only to have this hicup in the data is such a bummer
@@JustinKraft “Hiccup” is an understatement, it was blatant false advertisement until this video came out. I’m sure the unit will work fine but the initial video fooled us into buying it.
Anywhere from 950-1100 seems to be the sweet spot. You get enough flow yet enough pressure to cut through the crud and any built up dirt if it’s a muddy/lesser kept vehicle. Me personally I’m going to start out with the active 2.0 once I get my shop going and then after a while or it just burns out and dies I’ll bite the bullet and get a Krenzla
When I was young, I worked for a pressure washing repair company and sales. I was working as a big welder welding the Heating tanks together and the technician that had been there for 20 years. Told me when buying a pressure washer don’t look at the psi look at the GPM, he said he would rather have higher GPM then higher PSI I hope this helps 😊
Looking for any helpers for Mike? Considering a career change
Good luck bro
@@BySixa lol
I do have my son if that day comes👍🏻
Are these repairable or when they break do you throw it away and get another?
Would it be fair to apply the changes mathematicaly to the all the pws tested?
That means all your readings for the other pressure washers are most likely off...you've really been using the same Guage this whole time?
If it’s 5.0 vs 4.0 why not just do 4.5?
Best answer of all! I hope OG sends you out a T-Shirt or Hat.
My AR 630 TSS puts out 1100 PSI and 2.0 GPM with a 4.0 nozzle. This was with an MTM gauge. I remember when you tested the 630 TSS you more PSI and GPM.
He got 975 psi and 2.3 gpm with 5.0
Gotta say the obvious here, 38 mins on retesting? Obsessed is the only word, kickin butt Matt. Can’t wait to get mine!
seems like 4.5 would be the one?
Worst case scenario, and scientific accuracy, Matty has to redo the whole list again! 😆
Yeah, better re-check all the SunJoe and Ryobi models just to be sure.
When in doubt always have 2 known-good working gauges to verify result. Hopefully he gets it sorted out. I already bought the kranzle, don't feel bad about it either way. 🤔
Awesome review. Have you ever done a "mobile detail" test with an external water pump such as a 3GPM pump between the water tank and the pressure washer? Thanks again for the great review.
I haven’t.
4.0 nozzle: 950*1.9=1805CU; 5.0 nozzle: 700*2.1=1470CU, pure cleaning power 4.0 is better. But we are talking about car wash, don't need that much pressure to remove dirt.
I bought 3 identical pressure guages and had a variance of 300 PSI between them... I don't trust Amazon guages to affect my happiness in a product.
Wow that's interesting to be that far apart is crazy I guess you can't look at the PSI much probably more important for more water flow
@@andrewzazaian4688 ya - was really disappointed. Same product wacky results
I think the cheap pressure gauges read different. I run a 4.0 nozzle on my ve52 and only see like 7 or 800 but still has plenty of power to wash stuff. Even small 2.5 nozzles can't hit 1800. Maybe try a new MTM or high quality gauge and give it a go?
Same
You want be able to hit 1800 with washers of max pressure 1800. They shut their motor before reaching that number. For example Karcher pro series has working pressure 2175, but max pressure 3250
Hey Matt I purchased one of these and like a previous Commenter I’m getting about 690 to 700 psi with the stock orifice that they say are 4.0 but the writing on the side clearly says 3.7 which I find odd but either way it’s the ones that come with the pressure washer I also am using the Uber flex hose only temporarily until I can order your call kobrajet 3/8 hose or possibly the other hose you have that’s not sold out as often and my garden hose is 50 feet and the orifice is connected to my mtm Hydro acqualine SGS35 and I’m getting 690 to 700 psi with the 40° nozzle, but I did get the cheap gauge off of Amazon because like everything else that I ordered was out of stock lol I’m still waiting for my MTM pro gauge which I’m pretty sure is a legit gauge to show up so I just got what I could in the meantime so I don’t understand why I am getting lower numbers the numbers I am getting with the stock 4.0 oriffice is what you’re getting in your testing with the 5.0 so somethings definitely wrong here any ideas? Other than the cheap gauge may be being faulty but it has 4.8 out of five rating on Amazon with over 15,000 reviews which you can never trust reviews on Amazon I get that but with that higher rating even people that are honest reviewing it should at least be reading somewhat accurate I would think so I don’t understand why I’m getting several hundred less psi than you did.
After getting the MTM gauge has the numbers changed ?
Always have a master (calibrated) gage. Use it to double check. Gages get knocked around and dropped. If you drop it, it’s pretty much toast. Also, is there no break-in period to any of these units? How about retesting all the units after a break-in timeframe with the new gage. Just bought a 2.0 from you yesterday and getting 5.0 nozzles.
I know more about electrical test gear than pressure test gear, but I could add a recommendation to keep two pressure gauges in line with the main pressure washer in the shop - one permanently installed, the other on quick connects with a bypass. That one could be used for mobile testing and, as long as it reads correctly to the main gauge before and after testing, you can trust it. Electricians do something similar when verifying absence of voltage where we test a known hot wire, then the one we need to verify as off, then the known hot wire again to verify the meter is working properly. Sounds crazy, but it keeps us safe.
@@PetrosArgy I was planning on installing one in my system but haven't gotten around to it. I did install an inline amp monitor that accumulates time. Worried about my 15a circuit trippin changing nozzles!
I recently purchased a ryobi water broom & undercarriage cleaner. Checking to see if it will work with the active 2.0? Looking to use setup for cleaning our Tiffin Allegro 34pa motorhome.
You would need to change the nozzles to add up to 4.0 in size.
I’m glad I got the comet
Worst case in the end you are still getting VE52 performance which is incredible with a sleek design that works well on wall mount and is much more durable. Will be cool to see the numbers we all get once we get the 2.0. I always seem to get 100 PSI less than your numbers at my house.
@@peterjohnson8631 Works well due to the new position of the inlet and outlet being at the side. Less room needed to mount and really helps mobile retailers with trailer setups needing a small form factor.
If you look at Fire pump flows you need to account for hassle reaction. GPM flow will also give nozzle reaction. So it’s not just pressure.
Can you dumb this down a bit and go into more detail, or give me enough info that I can research myself? It sounds like you’re making a good point, but I don’t know enough of what you’re saying to be able to find answers myself.
Can it be used with gravity feed?
With a gauge inline like you have set up can sometimes have a venturi effect
It is way bigger orifice than the nozzle, there should be no notable effect.
Why you don’t try canpump Electric Pressure Power Washer 110V 2.0 HP Commercial 1500 PSI 2.20 GPM
Sounds like there is an equation but it's more like Pressure/GPM than GPM+Pressure. Or in other words you want X amount of pressure per gallon dispensed.
Pressure * GPM = Power. Considering 15 Amp ~ 1650 W is the max power available. If you want good washer you have to step up to 240V.
Relative psi between washers within each video is still important knowledge, even if the gauge was reporting wrong somewhere along the way. It definitely didn't oscillate between broken and unbroken during a single video.
That said, if you did an updated series where you averaged psi readings across a few gauges/gauge types, I'd probably watch it.
It worked fine in our last SunJoe series. That was the last time I used it before the Active video. I must have been dropped.
In the previous test you ran an upgraded output hose, would using the stock hose impact this second round of numbers? Just think of maintaining controls.
The hose won't have any effect on total performance.
I wonder with this retest how effective this will be to clean a deck or the garage floor or something other than cars. And before everyone throws up you must have a gas pressure washer for that please keep in mind I am no professional and have no problems taking my time. I have used neighbors Ryobi at 1.1 gpm and around 1700psi and it worked to visibly get the job done. Sure it wasn’t as fast as a gas pressure washer but it wasn’t “all-day”. I am not doing this to make money.
Yes I'm also looking for one of these electric ones that has the meat to actually clean some things as well hard to get the info though because everyone only tests them for washing cars ...:(
Just got your Active 2.0 Ultimate kit, with the nice long hose and Griot's foamer. Note, I'm coming from 40 years of buckets and sponges only, so can't compare w other power washers. The only Griot's product I have is from a warehouse error that sent a bottle of some magic detailing potion instead of ski gloves. This pressure washer is terrific! What a time-saver! And so easy to set up and use. How have I lived without a foamer? It did great with city dirt; we'll see how it does over the summer with weekly offroad, and bug-laden motorcycles.
What's the GPM and PSI when using a 2.5 and 3.0 orifice? In case someone is interested in using it for siding or driveway
The lowest size I recommend is the 3.5 nozzle. Going lower runs the risk of over working the pump.
So how would this compare to an entry level gas pressure washer like the Simpson 2800? It’s close in price but what is going to be the major advantages of each system?
Gas pressure washers are too loud and release exhaust fumes, so they can't be used in enclosed spaces. The Active 2.0 is much more silent and is way easier to use and maintain
Love all the videos of the Active 2.0, but was there a reason why you didn't test with a 4.5? I'm just curious, because I might buy 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0.
I would suggest getting all three. That way you can test and see which you like most.
have you tested any Northstar , B.E or Simpson electric units. there are a few that are 20amp or 15amp 120v ones that are serviceable, have total stop and have specs claiming 1500 to 2500 psi and 1.8 to 3.0 gpm. they are all 1200 to 1500$ so they should be the competitors to King Kranzle..lol but some boast adjustable pressure for different jobs. would be nice to see you compare similar products not crappy throw away units to another that lasts 20yrs with maintenance
Matt, it looks like you are going between a 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch hose. What are your thoughts (or anybody else's) about using a bigger hose like the 3/8 inch to get more flow?
It doesn't work that way. The ID of the hose once pressurized has almost no gain or loss based on size.
Yeah you know, need to test what pressure you actually practically need to shift love bugs/something consistent. Or just keep testing washing cars with different nozzles until you settle.
Hi Matt
The price we are getting here is Canadian, because you said $350 but we get like $433
I am looking at getting this pressure washer from you all with the ultimate accessories package. When the active blows up and I upgrade to the Kranzle 1122, will the accessories package from the active 2.0 work? I’m sure it will but just want to double check.
Yes, they will be exactly the same!
So if money is not an issue you would still suggest AR 630?
Ok my question is what would be a good pw to get to wash my cars with as well as do some stuff around the house with? I’d be using it more on washing the cars and only use it like a couple times a year to clean the driveway, fence, and spots around the windows on the house. I’ve cleaned my fence and driveway with my neighbors green works 1700 pw before. It took a min or so but it got the job d😅ne lol. But I’d like your thoughts on the best pw for this. And gas is not an option.
It doesn't exist. You can do all that stuff with a baby electric, but it will take you 10 times longer.
In other vids you subtracted 2.3lbs for bucket ,not 2.75lbs, i believe. I am a bit disappointed in the new numbers. Im about #100 on the list, so we'll see what shes got when she gets here. Thanks for the update vid.
Bro your personality is chill
has anyone tested the foam consistency with a 1.25 orifice? Is there a video out there? I only have a 15 amp breaker
This is exactly what I wanna know as well, using a 1.1 is not safe while using this unit on a 15amp outlet.
Was all the testing done with a 40 degree or 25 degree spray nozzle? So which produces better foam higher GPM or higher psi?
Gpm
40 degrees or 25 degrees even 0 degrees doesn't determine the psi or gpm but the diameter of the nozzle, the larger the diameter the more gpm and lower psi
Is it the same unit as the one at OG HQ? I have to imagine at this price point there's a % variation on performance.
as with any product there is always slight variation. a pump has tight tolerances so the % difference should be very low.
What do they use on those self car wash stations? Those are running hours and hours every day, and outputting not lower than 2 GPM.
Many of them use Cat pumps.
What diameter inlet hose do you recommend?? 5/8 OR 3/4 in diameter?? OR doesn’t it matter?? Thank you… Dr Bob
It doesn’t matter. I usually use 5/8”.
Awesome series of reviews for pressure washers. I am in Ontario Canada and would mainly look at washing my car, boat and patio. Would you recommend the Active 2.0 or VE52 or Karcher 1700? Active is a CDN company and would love to support them, but they would be the top of my budget for an electric pressure washer. Thx!!
Active would be the better choice.
@@ObsessedGarage Thanks! Much of a difference between the 2.0 and the VE52? There's about $150 difference in price between the two. Any issues carrying, mobility with a cube type pressure washer?
Bigboi came out with a washr pro with similiar specs, curious how it compares as I hear their dryers are good
Its total stop and quieter
I wonder if your confusion from Active to Krenzel pressure is your hose length. Should maybe comparing with same hose length?
Hose length under 150' is negligible when it comes to flow and pressure.
Hi, I am not getting these numbers, I already tried 2 ryobi, not the same numbers as you, then I bought the active 2.0 and with the stock nozzle I only get 750 to 800 psi and about 1.85 gpm. What could be wrong here?
The water from my garden hose?
I’m using the 50 feet uberflex, the Mckillan gun, the quick connects and psi gauge.
My garden hose is 100 feet and that gave me 750 psi
I tried a 10 feet flexzilla garden hose and it went up to 800 psi
Well… you bought every possible knock terrible off Chinese accessory, so I’m assuming you bought a similar gauge. Your gauge is probably junk.
I’m looking around for pressure washing setups for mobile detailing. I’m curious what either obsessed garage or any other people think of using this system the 2.0 in a mobile detailing set up would be? I would most likely be setting this up in my Subaru Outback.
If I were doing this professionally, I'd really want a rebuildable machine. This is intended for consumers. Many are using it in their business, but I would rather have a Kranzle or AR.
@@ObsessedGarage thank you for your feedback 🙏. I’ll check out those machines. Love the content you guys put out. Extremely informative and entertaining.
Forget that $1200 machine. Who cares if it is rebuildable. You can buy 3 of the actives for the price of 1.
You weren't calibrating that gauge you used for a hundred tests? Or at least comparing to a calibrated gauge? Placebo effect? Hehehe, erm no, all your pressure readings in last hundred tests are suspect.
How do you calibrate the gauge?
@@orthodox1717...erm. Apparently that's what he said. lmao
At least have a spare new gauge to quickly compare before each test and if no difference then likely al good but if that guard goes out of whack you will see a differential between the 2 gauges and can investigate further before continuing testing.
The difference in them is induction motor vs brushed motor. Brushed can spin more rpm when load drops and induction can not.
So you sent me the 7.0 nozzles already. Do I send them back and you will send the 5.0 when we get the washer
Reach out to support and they'll get you squared away
If you took the same size nozzle but dropped to a 25 degree fan does this raise the psi vs say a 40 degree nozzle ? I am trying to decide beside a 6.0 or 5.0 40 degree nozzle or just get a 6.0 at 40 degrees and 6.0 at 25 degree's when i want more pressure to rinse the dirty car ? I am buying the MTM ACQUALINE nozzles so want be dead on. I have 4.0 40 degree nozzle already . They are on sale at 20% of for black Friday.
It does not change the overall pressure. You want the Mosmatic nozzles not MTM.
I like the pressure between 800-900 psi. so the 4.0 - 4.5 will work perfect for my setup.
@@peterjohnson8631 That’s perfect for me when washing a car. 2 gpm is giving me more water, so I don’t need as much pressure.
@@peterjohnson8631 2 gpm not .4
I agree mtm hydro 4.5 safety nozzle is what I'll be using
@@randomnetwork1995 What does the brand of nozzle have to do with it?
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg it doesn't just stating mtm hydro has a nice blue safety nozzle that's a 4.5
James latest video, claims the unit will be shipping with a 3.7 nozzle. Wouldn’t the 2.0 with more flow than the Krānzle, feel more powerful, because you’re pushing more water?
Thats what he said
@@Jeeper1378 I hadn’t watched the whole video before I commented. Just got finished with it.
I am in position to purchase a Kranzle but im getting the Active 2.0
Me too
Wish the made it to work with 220-240v power outlets
Are your pressure gauges calibrated regularly? If not, you should definitely consider doing that. There should be commercial calibration labs in your area that can help with that.
They are working properly.
Does the hose length matter? The 2.0 has a 20ft hose and the other one rolled up is much longer.
The hose length only matters once you hit around 100' of hose. But even then the difference is hardly noticable.
well I really hope the 5.5 nozzles I ordered with this washer based on the first video will suffice. would i be able to exchange the 5.5 for a 4.0?
It might not be the same, but if you pre-order the "tool only" version from Active's website, they include the machine and 4.0 nozzles that are housed on the back of the unit. Since the nozzles sit right in the machine, the "tool only" version from OG might also include these 4.0 nozzles, even though they're not listed in the description. The "tool only" version is the same price on each site, so hopefully you're receiving the same items.
@@dcr33313 mine came in (tool only) and the nozzle pack that came with it are 3.7's. I am prolly going to pick up some 4.5 or 5.0's in the future.
As long as it’s better than my ryobi that I’m using now I’m good.
@10:53 - OG spec is what you're selling, right?
Would a 3/8" hose make a difference vs a 1/4" hose?
He has done testing on this in the past and it makes no difference.
Can you grab one of Chemical guys new pressure washer they just came out with and test it?
(Im almost positive u wont be a fan of the company) but nonetheless, itd be worth telling us if its a good unit or not.
Its a cool little square unit, they claim, like usual, to of done a ton of work to get there.
It has nice caster wheels on it.
It seems pretty stout for a little unit.
Id love to get ur take.
If you send it back to me when ur done, id loan u one.
I'm a mobile detailer and I'm currently using a SunJoy from Sam's gravity fed. I'm planning to buy the Active 2.0. On a gravity fed set up with the tank elevated 12 inches over the inlet, what recommendations do yall have for the Active 2.0? Should I look at a different machine? I'm also currently running a Preditor 4550 inverter generator from Harbor Freight. Thank you all for your thoughts and tips.
I think I really want a pump for the tank. Active will pull from the tank, but I'm unsure how well it will do.
@ObsessedGarage thanks for the tip. I'll have to upgrade my pump. I have one from harbor freight that is only on all the time so I got a split n it is always a delicate balance between passing back to the tank and the machine
In an early video during the big pw testing, you talked to a guy from a pw rating agency. He said something about needing to go from 1/4 hose to 3/8” for a longer length hose, over 50’. If I remember correctly it has something to do with surface area. I’m still a little confused about that. Does it only matter for a high gpm machine? Active is now saying you can’t use a 1/4” hose on the new 2.3. Need to use 3/8” steel braided, otherwise will get surging.
Yes, 50' or less, there isn't much measurable difference. I'd just stick with 3/8" at any size. It's a safer bet, and no one makes a decent 1/4".